Lol what? HN is the most simple website I visit nowadays, aside from plain html and apache file listing. There really isn't any way to make it easier, simpler and faster without sacrificing usability.
You mean doing a pinch gesture with your fingers to zoom is painful?
I browse so many non-mobile websites (such as forums) that I do it without thinking about it, I actually had to pick up my phone just now to see how I actually use HN. Wasn't a problem at all. I don't know if the experience is more "painful" on other mobile browsers, but the experience is flawless on Safari.
